Macquarie Group fell x% after revealing its annual net profit fell 32% to a lower than expected $3.5 billion.

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the COB: end of week high

The local market closed lower with global risk sentiment dented by changing sentiment around interest rates; UK retail sales and the FOMC's Waller are to come...

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the COB: friday funk

The benchmark Aussie index tracked US markets lower - despite Nvidia's strong result - as US Fed meeting minutes reinforced rates will stay higher for longer. The S&P/ASX200 fell 0.46% to 7,811 to end the week 0.88% lower.

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the COB: takeover drama

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the COB: weary Wednesday

The market turned mildly negative today, although there was no significant news to trade on other than company updates. The S&P/ASX200 lost 0.15% to finish at 7,851.

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the COB: down day

The Australian share market has pushed closer to its record high with the S&P/ASX200 rising 0.63% to 7,863, 0.41%, off its record; US markets await FOMC speak...

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the COB: kissing records

Local stocks came under pressure as investors took profits after a record run on Wall Street...

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the COB: changing course

Easing US inflation and a rising jobless rate in Australia put investors in a buying mood as they looked forward to lower interest rates. The S&P/ASX200 surged 1.65% to 7,881.

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the COB: ASX on fire

Australian stocks enjoyed a positive post-budget session, although it's most likely they were boosted by global sentiment. Investors were also buoyed by slowing wage growth of 0.8% for the March quarter.

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the COB: Budget benefit

The S&P/ASX200 ended the session -0.3% all eyes are on the Federal Budget at 7:30pm AEST...

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the COB: get in the game

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